Fireproof building panels

US4744186A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Terry M. Smith · La Honda, US
• Hugh Smith · Leek Wootton, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 4, 1987
• Grant date: May 17, 1988
• Expiry date: Mar 4, 2007

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04B1/942
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

The invention disclosed herein relates to fireproof building panels for use in building structures and in adding to existing structures where it is desired to insulate the internal volume defined by the structure from a high outside ambient temperature. The building panel is comprised of a fiber insulating material placed against a metal screen. The outer perimeter of the fiber material and the metal frame is surrounded by a metallic channel.